12/1/22 National Security and Korean News and Commentary
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National Security News Content:
1. China signals it could soften its zero-Covid policy, but there are more questions than answers
2. Let’s Put the Pentagon’s China Report in Context
3. Philippines will explore for oil in South China Sea even without a deal with Beijing: Marcos
4. Learn from Ukraine, DIA Chief Tells New China Mission Group
5. US Hints at Military Option to Prevent a ‘Nuclear Iran’
6. Palestinian Terrorist Groups Continue to Build Tunnels Under UNRWA Schools
7. Iran Arrests Niece of Supreme Leader as Death Toll of Protesters Mounts
8. Chinese users play cat-and-mouse with censors amid protests
9. Pentagon report warns that China may wield AI to enhance ‘cognitive domain operations’
10. Why Isn’t Joe Biden Supporting Protests in China and Iran?
11. The Kadena Conundrum: Developing a Resilient Indo-Pacific Posture
12. How Much Do Language Skills Matter for Security Force Assistance? Not as Much as We Think
13. Journalist Maria Ressa explains ‘How to Stand Up to a Dictator’
14. Russia-Ukraine War Has Influenced How BAE Systems Designed Army Bradley Replacement
15. Review | Why do some Asian countries embrace democracy while others reject it?
16. #WTH is TikTok so dangerous?
17. Castration, gang-rape, forced nudity: How Russia’s soldiers terrorise Ukraine with sexual violence
18. Nato holds first dedicated talks on China threat to Taiwan
19. This Vietnam-Era Special Ops Unit Had a 100% Casualty Rate
Korean News Content:
1. What N. Koreans think about Kim Jong Un’s daughter
2. China, Russia should play ‘constructive role’ on N. Korean nukes: U.S. ambassador
3. N. Korea to hold key party meeting to unveil next year’s policy direction
4. Chinese Embassy in Seoul to open memorial alter for late Jiang
5. N.K. leader meets Air Force commanders, pilots over last month’s massive warplane protest against S. Korea
6. North Korea forces citizens to change names for a more idealistic sound
7. Saudi Arabia And South Korea Are Forging Closer Defense Ties
8. <Interview with Two N. Korean Women> How do N. Koreans view the appearance of Kim Jong-un’s daughter, “Ju-ae”? Rumors circulate that she’s a “genius” and an “advisor” to her father
9. Chinese residents in Seoul join ‘white paper’ protests against Beijing’s COVID policy
10. US to Announce New North Korea-Related Sanctions Today
11. Air Force launches Space Operations Squadron
12. US working with Seoul, Tokyo for ‘effective mix’ of steps to strengthen extended deterrence